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16-Yr-Old Zhang Zhanshuo Takes 800 Free On Night 4 Of Chinese Nationals

16-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo became the men’s 800m freestyle national champion on night 4 of the 2024 Chinese National Swimming Championships.

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Yusra Mardini and Michael Gunning Make 30 Under 30 Europe List

Former swimmers Yusra Mardini and Michael Gunning are recognized by Forbes for their accomplishments by earning a spot on the 30 under 30 Europe list.

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Do You Love Swimming? See 766 Swim Jobs You Might Love

Looking for a job in swimming! Go here to see 766 Swim Jobs.

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Dua Lipa, en las piscinas de Barcelona

La cantante rodó su último vídeo, ‘Illusion’, en un claro homenaje a Kylie Minogue, que ya utilizó el escenario para su tema ‘Slow’ (2002).

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Australian Coach Denis Cotterell Defends China Amid Doping Scandal

Cotterell has been with the Chinese Swimming Association for the last two years and has ties with Sun Yang who is in the middle of a four-year ban.

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FULL RECAP: 23 Chinese Swimmers Fail Drug Test, Still Compete in Tokyo Olympics

For those who haven’t heard or kept up with this shocking story, I give a full synopsis of the Chinese doping scandal that broke over the weekend

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Felicity Passon Poised for Second Olympic Appearance With Seychelles in Paris

All signs point to a second consecutive Olympic appearance for 24-year-old Felicity Passon, who served as Seychelles’ flag bearer three years ago in Tokyo.

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Germany And Canada React To Chinese Doping Scandal

The governing bodies of swimming Germany (DSV) and Canada (Swimming Canada) react to the news reports from the last 48 hours.

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Lukas Märtens Pops Off 1:56.18 200 Backstroke To Close Out Gothaer & Friends Meet

During night three of the 33rd International Gothaer & Friends meet, Lukas Märtens dropped a personal best time of 1:56.18 in the 200 backstroke.

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Daniel and Nathan Wiffen Analyze Daniel’s 800m Free World Title in Doha (Video)

The video starts with Wiffen talking about how he knew the race was likely going to come from the outside lanes.

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Puerto Rico Swimming Federation Banned from CCCAN Competition Until $57K Debt Repaid

Puerto Rico is banned from taking part in CCAN events until the debt is repaid in full, with the 2024 CCAN Championships less than two months away.

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A Look At Chinese Olympic Qualifiers Through Day 3 Of Nationals

Through day 3 of the 2024 Chinese National Swimming Championships, let’s review the swimmers who have made the grade for Paris 2024 thus far.

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Olympic Swimmers React to Chinese Doping Scandal: ‘Ban Them All and Never Compete Again’

“Wow. Ban them all and never compete again,” British Olympic champion James Guy wrote on social media. “Give Slam (Duncan Scott) his gold medal now.”

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Xu Jiayu, Pan Zhanle Nail Paris-Worthy Outings On Day 3 of 2024 Chinese Nationals

The #1 men’s 100m backstroker in the world, Xu Jiayu, logged another impressive performance to take gold in the event on day 3 of the 2024 Chinese Nationals.

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World Champion Tang Qianting Lowers Newly-Minted 100 Breast Asian Record To 1:04.39

20-year-old Tang Qianting lowered her newly-minted Asian Record down to 1:04.39 on night 3 of the 2024 Chinese Nationals.

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